Kara Tesch, Author at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

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A steady hand as the industry evolves: The Advantage Network's Lisa Hochhalter

This article was originally published in the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota’s magazine, “The Bottom Line.” No one works alone in a network. This is especially true for Lisa Hochhalter, Lead Advantage Specialist for The Advantage Network. The Advantage Network provides electronic funds transfer (EFT) solutions to financial institutions across South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa.

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First National Bank interns learn the value of giving back with Feeding South Dakota outing

Interns at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls don’t just gain valuable work experience — they also gain their fair share of life experience. That’s because we instill our FIRST Values (Family, Independence & Innovation, Relationships, Stewardship, and Teamwork) in every teammate who walks through our doors.

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Where’s that recession we were promised? Our local experts weigh in

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Aren’t we supposed to be in a recession right now? Earlier this year, it seemed like we just couldn’t escape talks of an impending recession in 2023. But since it still hasn’t happened, the local experts at First National Wealth Management are here to explain why.

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John Henkhaus of The Everist Company joins FNBSF board of directors

John Henkhaus joined The First National Bank in Sioux Falls’ board of directors at the July board meeting. A native of Davenport, IA, Henkhaus attended college at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, before starting his career as an auditor at KPMG. He worked at KPMG from 1990–1994 before moving to Sioux Falls to join L.G.

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How Sarah Kurtenbach, founder of moveHER Money, went from big debt to big impact

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Can you imagine having $1 million in debt? Well Sarah Kurtenbach doesn’t have to. She and her husband lived it — and then she went on to start moveHER Money, a company that teaches others financial literacy.

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Ag Advisory Board Spotlight: Darren Hefty

First on the Farm Newsletter

Darren Hefty — a farmer, agronomist, and co-host of Ag PhD — has served on our Ag Advisory Board since 2016. “I love that FNBSF gets agriculture and wants to do it well,” he said.

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From $1 million in debt to empowering young women: Sioux Falls entrepreneur shares her story

All Sarah Kurtenbach wanted was a cup of hot chocolate at a University of Sioux Falls football game. “I’m freezing my butt off, and it’s halftime of the football game, and I know my dad is in the stands,” she recounts on our financial podcast, Common Cents on the Prairie™. “So, I call my dad, and he answers the phone.

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Credit card processing done better with First National Bank

Whether you’re starting a new business or have owned your business for years, you know how essential credit card processing is to your success. And with the increasing popularity of mobile wallets and electronic payments, it’s important now more than ever to work with a partner who offers better prices and superior service over the big-name credit card processing companies.

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4 common types of business fraud to watch out for — and how to prevent them

Business owners face a myriad of challenges when it comes to running a successful enterprise. One of the most rapidly increasing challenges relates to that forbidden f-word: fraud. With the number of fraud-related incidents on the rise and fraudsters becoming increasingly creative in their tactics, First National Bank has unfortunately been witness to its growing impact on local businesses.

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Tips for building and maximizing your emergency fund

First National Wealth Management

One of the pillars of a sound financial plan is the accumulation of an emergency fund. Depending on whose advice you’re receiving, an emergency fund will mean different things; however, most financial advisors recommend having three to six months’ worth of average living expenses set aside in case of emergencies.

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